PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Independent Schools

This course enables trainee teachers working in schools to study for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education while in employment or on placement in independent schools in England. This course does not include QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

The course is offered at primary level (for trainees teaching pupils aged 5-11) and in a range of subjects at secondary level (for trainees teaching pupils aged 11-16 or 11-18). The course is also offered for the 14-19 age range in subjects which are usually only taught in Key Stages 4 and 5.

• Trainees train to teach ‘on the job’, learning with the support of expert practitioners in schools.
• Academic learning takes place online with the support of experienced university lead mentors.
• Flexible delivery approaches ensure the course is accessible to trainee teachers anywhere in the world.
• Choice of 20 subject specialisms at secondary level (11-19 age range).